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Hapag-Lloyd reports Q2 recovery despite Middle East conflict costs
Hapag-Lloyd reported a mixed financial performance for the first half of 2026, characterized by a net loss of 148 million euros, despite a recovery in the second quarter. The company's second-quarter results showed a net profit of $83 million, a significant improvement from the losses recorded in the first quarter of the year.
This quarterly recovery was driven by rising spot rates, which increased 9% year-over-year to $1,475 per TEU, and robust demand fueled by strong exports from Asia and improved demand in the United States. However, these gains were heavily offset by approximately $600 million in additional costs resulting from the conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. These disruptions forced vessel rerouting and increased expenses for fuel, insurance, storage, and inland transportation.
While the Liner Shipping segment faced these headwinds, the Terminal & Infrastructure division showed growth, with revenues reaching $191 million in the second quarter, supported by the consolidation of J M Baxi’s container business and volume growth in Latin America. CEO Rolf Habben Jansen noted that while the second quarter outperformed the first, the company remains subject to uncertainty due to freight rate volatility and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Gemini Cooperation · Gemini network · HMM · Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG · Hapag-Lloyd · J M Baxi · Rolf Habben Jansen · Shanghai Containerized Freight Index · Strait of Hormuz
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- [DISPUTED] Hapag-Lloyd recorded a net loss of 148 million euros for the first half of 2026. www.diarioestrategia.cl · www.messaggeromarittimo.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The company's Terminal & Infrastructure division revenue increased to $191 million in the second quarter. transportemoderno.com.br · indiashippingnews.com · www.porttechnology.org
- [● 6 SOURCES] The second quarter saw improved volumes and spot rates driven by strong Asian exports and US demand. transportemoderno.com.br · www.diarioestrategia.cl · indiashippingnews.com · news.az · www.porttechnology.org · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The company's average freight rate rose 9% year-over-year to $1,475 per TEU in the second quarter. transportemoderno.com.br · indiashippingnews.com · www.porttechnology.org
- [DISPUTED] Hapag-Lloyd reported a net profit of $83 million for the second quarter of 2026. transportemoderno.com.br · www.diarioestrategia.cl · indiashippingnews.com · news.az · www.porttechnology.org · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz caused approximately $600 million in additional costs during the second quarter. transportemoderno.com.br · www.diarioestrategia.cl · indiashippingnews.com · news.az · www.porttechnology.org · +1 more